An 18-acre former cranberry farm off Wapping Road, donated to the town during the Arbor Hills Estates development, with a 1-mile network of old bog roads that wrap around remnant bogs, a reservoir, wetlands and upland forest.
What to expect
Trails
1-mile network of easy trails, individual segments 0.2-0.37 miles, ranging from wide old bog roads to overgrown sections
Dogs
No dog may be in any public place, or on any land or way in Kingston, unless it is on a leash or an effective tether designed for dogs and under the control of its owner or keeper. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Hours
Kingston conservation land is open to the public from sunrise to sunset. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Accessibility
No ADA access
Managed by
Town of Kingston Conservation Department
781-585-0517 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is Carter Preserve open today?
Carter Preserve is a public preserve in Kingston, MA. Posted hours: Kingston conservation land is open to the public from sunrise to sunset. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ..
No, hunting is not allowed on this property, unlike several other nearby town conservation areas.
Can I bring my dog to Carter Preserve?
No dog may be in any public place, or on any land or way in Kingston, unless it is on a leash or an effective tether designed for dogs and under the control of its owner or keeper. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is Carter Preserve wheelchair accessible?
No ADA access